The role of women changed in early American history, but what was the biggest change at our nation’s founding? Renowned historian, author and professor Rosemary Zagarri talks to Cardinal 250 host Dutchie Jessee about the pivotal role women played in the “social media” of their time.
Sep 15, 2025
25 min
If you’re a Virginian, there’s a good chance you live in a burned county. That’s the term used when a city or county suffers significant losses of official records, especially as a result of military targeting. Join host Dutchie Jessee as she talks with Isle of Wight Museum Director Jennifer England about saving those records, and why they’re so valuable.
Aug 11, 2025
23 min
We’re a year away from the country’s 250th birthday, or semiquincentennial. What are some key moments for the head of Virginia’s 250 Commission, and what’s coming up in the next twelve months to mark this important date? Host Dutchie Jessee talks with Commission Director Cheryl Wilson about Virginia’s ongoing events as it prepares for the nation’s big birthday.
Jul 14, 2025
33 min
Cardinal News is a few years into our 250 project – the aim of which is to shine a light on lesser known Virginians who played a part in our nation’s birth. We look back at the history we knew and what we've learned through the project in this episode with Cardinal 250 editor Dwayne Yancey.
Jun 10, 2025
24 min
It’s one of the most recognized sites within Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, and figures prominently in a major turning point in our history. The Magazine has a unique structure and history, and is currently undergoing (another) restoration. Cardinal 250 host Dutchie Jessee talks with Matthew Webster of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation about the Magazine, its history and its future.
May 13, 2025
23 min
A fake name, perhaps a fake accent, and rum. All figure into an examination of John Wyatt. Host Dutchie Jessee talks about this fascinating character with Michael Hudson, Executive Director of the Smithfield-Preston Foundation in Blacksburg.
Apr 15, 2025
27 min
It’s considered one of the ten greatest speeches in American history. Patrick Henry’s “give me liberty or give me death” address has been a part of our national story for 250 years. Join host Dutchie Jessee and her guest Stephen Wilson, who helps keep that speech alive, on this episode of the Cardinal 250 podcast. www.cardinalnews.org
Mar 18, 2025
18 min
Billy Flora was a Black Revolutionary War hero from Virginia. His heroics in one particular battle were nothing short of extraordinary. Hear his story in this episode of the Cardinal News 250 podcast. Host Dutchie Jessee. Guest: Harvey Bakari, Black history curator at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. www.cardinalnews.org
Feb 18, 2025
33 min
When you picture our “founding fathers,” do you picture older white men? Most of us do, but it’s more accurate to picture them as young or middle-aged. In this Cardinal News 250 episode, Dutchie Jessee talks with James Madison University professor Rebecca Brannon about the age of our nation’s founders and why it matters. www.cardinalnews.org
Jan 21, 2025
25 min
Before downloads, before CD’s and records, music was played live only. So what kind of music was played in the years around the Revolutionary War, and who played it? Cardinal News 250 host Dutchie Jessee talks with journalist Randy Walker about his Cardinal 250 article on music during the revolution. www.cardinalnews.org
Dec 17, 2024
23 min
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